{
  "id": 3747228,
  "title": "Lamar Jackson: Ja'Kobi Lane is like Odell Beckham Jr., DeAndre Hopkins with his hands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/lamar-jackson-jakobi-lane-is-like-odell-beckham-jr-deandre-hopkins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:47:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lamar-jackson-jakobi-lane-odell-134732081.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore Ravens rookie receiver Ja Kobi Lane is making an impact during training camp, catching every pass thrown his way with remarkable ease. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, speaking at a press conference, drew a comparison to NFL stars Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins, praising Lane’s catching ability. Standing at 6-4 or 6-5, Lane's athleticism allows him to snag passes with the best of them. Jackson likened Lane to the duo, stating, \"I told you, my comparison [is] like Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins with the hands.\" This is an extraordinary compliment for a rookie. We'll have to see if Lane can continue to live up to these lofty expectations. A third-round draft pick in this year's NFL draft, Lane already demonstrated his talent at USC, catching 43 passes for 525 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2024 before tallying 49 catches for 745 yards and four TDs in 2025.",
  "summary": "Throughout training camp, reports out of Baltimore have indicated rookie receiver Ja'Kobi Lane could be a significant part of the Ravens' offense in the coming season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}